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Robotic technology helps patients walk at £105m National Rehabilitation Centre
Overview
A new £105m NHS rehabilitation facility, the National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) at Stanford Hall in Nottinghamshire, is using advanced robotic and sensor-based technology to help patients recover from life-changing injuries and illnesses. Operated by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, the 70-bed facility provides intensive physical and psychological support, allowing patients to begin rehabilitation much earlier in their recovery journey.
Key points
- The £105m National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) opened on 2 September at Stanford Hall, Nottinghamshire.
- The facility uses robotic and sensor-based technology to help patients relearn how to walk earlier in their recovery.
- Patient Brandon Wright, recovering from a severe motorbike crash, used sensor-fitted tech to analyse his walking.
- Patient Nic Marsden, who was bed-bound due to myositis and lupus, used a robotic 360-degree hoist to take steps again.
- Health bosses intend for the 70-bed facility to serve as an NHS blueprint for delivering future care.